Roseville in Placer County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Carnegie Museum

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 12, 2016

1. Carnegie Museum Marker

Inscription. First public library of Roseville. Opened October 12, 1912. Property donated by A.B. McRae.

Erected 2013 by National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century Pricilla Alden Chapter.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries, and the The Colonial Dames of America, National Society of series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is October 12, 1912.

Location. 38° 45.222′ N, 121° 17.125′ W. Marker is in Roseville, California, in Placer County. It is at the intersection of Lincoln Street and Pleasant Street, on the left when traveling west on Lincoln Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 557 Lincoln Street, Roseville CA 95678, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sacramento Metro,

in the Sierra Nevada,

and in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the

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Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Roseville Carnegie Library (here, next to this marker); Onyx Club (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); McRae Building (about 600 feet away); Chicago West Building (about 800 feet away); Bank of Italy Building (about 800 feet away); Roseville The Beginning (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Owl Club Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Incorporation (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Roseville.

Carnegie Museum and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 12, 2016

2. Carnegie Museum and Marker

The marker is mounted to the exterior of the building, just to the left of the entrance.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 30, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 563 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 30, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.